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Oellerich Family History

Oellerich Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oelrich, Wallerich, Helferich, Helfrich, Hemmerich, Emmerich

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Where is the Oellerich family from?

You can see how Oellerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oellerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oellerich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oellerich families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Oellerich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oellerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oellerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oellerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oellerich. 50% of Oellerich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oellerich women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Textile Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Oellerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Oellerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oellerich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 372 immigration records available for the last name Oellerich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Oellerich. For the veterans among your Oellerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oellerich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oellerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oellerich in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oellerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oellerich ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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